REITS

Read the latest updates and insights on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) within the hospitality industry on Hotel Investment Today's REITs section. It covers topics such as RevPAR gains, mergers and acquisitions, and financial performance, as well as features detailed analyses, significant transactions, and trends impacting hotel REITs.
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include JLL's Lauro Ferroni talking about better deal dynamics ahead.... Read More
SVC signs 15-year agreement with Sonesta
News / Management
SVC signs 15-year agreement with Sonesta
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Service Properties Trust’s new 15-year management agreement with Sonesta is for 59 of the REIT’s hotels and lasts until 2040.... Read More
Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Analysts say private equity or high-net-worth individuals or groups are the most likely buyers for the luxury assets. But will they sell as a portfolio or in pieces?... Read More
Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset
News / Owners
Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Buyers named for two big SF assets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Buyers named for two big SF assets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2025
Three New York-based investors named as buyers of two big Hilton-managed properties formerly owned by Park Hotels & Resorts. ... Read More
US holiday travel plans steady, but cost conscious
News
US holiday travel plans steady, but cost conscious
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2025
PwC report finds that overall holiday spending is set to decline by 5% -- the first notable drop since 2020.... Read More
2026 likely tale of two cities
News
2026 likely tale of two cities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 2, 2025
LARC forecast suggests location will heavily impact results; expects values to increase 2% over the next five years.... Read More
Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels
News
Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels
By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025
JLL’s Lauro Ferroni and Dan Peek discuss why the data is pointing to increased transaction activity in 2025, especially from high-net-worth individuals.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario analyzing Braemar Hotels & Resorts decision to sell its assets.... Read More
Latest news: Texas firm buys in NYC; two Alamo hotels sell; biz travel up in Q2
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Texas firm buys in NYC; two Alamo hotels sell; biz travel up in Q2
By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Luxury hotel REIT Braemar up for sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Luxury hotel REIT Braemar up for sale
By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2025
The luxury hotel REIT said it doesn’t believe it “can flourish in today’s market environment” and will begin the sales process immediately.... Read More
Ashford closes on two assets for $33M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ashford closes on two assets for $33M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 26, 2025
Ongoing efforts to deleverage their platform led to the sale of a Hilton in Houston and Residence Inn in Evansville, Indiana. ... Read More
Deal activity: August 5-12, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 5-12, 2025
By Shawn Turner | August 21, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Partners Capital’s acquisition of the Homewood Suites by Hilton – Houston Galleria.... Read More
Latest news: Autograph in Fort Lauderdale; Braemar sale; Breakwater adds in Georgia
News / Owners
Latest news: Autograph in Fort Lauderdale; Braemar sale; Breakwater adds in Georgia
By Rob Schneider | August 13, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More